PropExpert

PropExpert is a propeller selection tool for the sizing and analysis of propellers for work boats and pleasure craft. It provides the tools needed for the proper selection of propulsion system components – engine, gear and propeller – and is the principal sizing tool of manufacturers and distributors.

Click here for the PropExpert product brochure with additional details and specifications, or here to view “Tell Me Why I Need PropExpert”.

Features

Propeller sizing

Optimum D, P, BAR

Finds best gear ratio

Propeller system analysis

Proper material selection

Existing performance analysis

Used By

Propeller shops and vendors

Propeller builders

Engine and gear companies

Boat builders and designers

Marine surveyors

Propulsion system consultants

Applications

Inboard propellers

From 450 to 2500 mm (18″ to 100″)

Open props in flat-face and foil styles

Kaplan ducted (nozzle) styles

Supports high BAR and cupping

Motor yachts

Auxiliary-powered sailboats

Tugs and trawlers

Patrol and sport fishing boats

Inland river craft

New! Watch the video introduction to PropExpert!

We have prepared a flyer in Portuguese specifically for propeller manufacturers. This one page document highlights our PropCad, PropExpert, and PropElements software packages. Click here to view this article.

Analyze the effect of cup, shaft angle, and cavitation on thrust, power, and speed performance of the vessel!

Enhance accuracy with sea-trial data…

The advance features in PropExpert allow you to dive deeper into the analysis. Use data from a prior trial or data of a similar vessel to anchor your model to real-world performance – or use PropExpert’s speed-estimation formula when data is not available.

Streamline your projects and sizings…

You can use PropExpert’s project library to manage your database of projects, vessels, propeller, and reduction gear models. Select component definitions from prior analysis or create new components on the fly!

Impress with professional reports…

When you have completed your analysis, you can quickly generate summary reports. These professional reports featuring your logo can document the analysis for your clients. PropExpert is even capable of directly emailing reports to clients!